As Head of Employee Relations, you will play a pivotal role in advising the business on employment law matters, managing employment tribunal claims, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You will be the primary legal expert within the HR team, providing strategic guidance, shaping policies, and mitigating legal risks.

A key element of this role is acting as the principal advocate in employment tribunal hearings, making this an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with hands-on tribunal experience who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.

ESSENTIAL

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the employee relations strategy aligned with the company's
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior management on employment law
• Provide expert guidance to mitigate legal risks and manage employee relations issues

Employment Tribunals & Case Management

• Represent the business at employment tribunals, acting as the principal advocate where
• Prepare and present cases, including gathering evidence, drafting submissions, and coordinating witnesses.
• Manage employment tribunal claims in partnership with the HR team, ensuring the

company's position is effectively communicated.

• Oversee complex grievances, disciplinaries, and workplace disputes, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.
• Advise the business on tribunal outcomes and implement lessons learned to mitigate future
• Liaise with external legal advisors where necessary, preparing instructions and managing external legal support.

Policy & Compliance

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of employment policies and procedures in line with UK employment law and best practices.
• Ensure policies are consistently applied across the
• Keep up to date with changes in employment legislation and proactively implement compliance measures.
• Advise on the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) and manage employee transfers as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.
• Experience gained at a regional, national, or international law firm in an employment department, or in an in-house legal role.
• Experience representing employers at employment tribunals as the principal
• Strong knowledge of TUPE regulations and experience advising on employee
• Excellent legal knowledge and the ability to apply it pragmatically within a commercial business environment.
• Confident communicator with strong advocacy and negotiation
• Strategic thinker, able to anticipate risks and develop proactive
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence senior
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing business and manage multiple priorities

Interested?

Contact Deborah Longstaff

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.